I'll go one step further against this idea that "oriental" is some offensive term. Where I am, smack dab in Asia, oriental is used without an issue, being inclu

I'll go one step further against this idea that "oriental" is some offensive term. Where I am, smack dab in Asia, oriental is used without an issue, being included in the names of buildings and companies. I'm betting that the "offensiveness" of the term, if it ever takes root here, would likely be a invasive American import than homegrown.